Ecology Focused Gardening

When we care for the Land, the land cares for Us in return

Mist and Moss LLC is the nexus of Ecological Literacy, Critical Thinking, and Artistry.

Valerie Arca is an Ecological Horticulturist who studies the relationships between soil life, plants, and animals and uses her expertise to design and manage naturalistic gardens.

Promoting Health, Sustainability, and the thriving of Life in local ecosystems of WNC.

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Mist and Moss LLC looks forward to connecting with you and your land.

  • Client

    Valerie is my garden designer/caretaker; she is connected and a wealth of knowledge about native habitats that enhance the coexistence of all living creatures. For a year, Valerie has been tending to my land removing invasives and redesigning gardens and adding fruit trees.

    If you live in Western North Carolina, I highly recommend you reach out to Mist and Moss LLC.

  • Client

    I don’t normally provide recommendations but Valerie revived my garden area with new plants. And now I’m so thrilled. It’s a pleasure to know Valerie and her expertise and knowledge made for a positive experience. I will continue to use her in order to help my beds thrive. Thank you Valerie. You are a joy to work with.

  • Client

    I’ve been utilizing Valerie (Mist and Moss LLC) for almost a year now. I can attest to her diligence, keen eye for detail and knowledge of everything she does. She has taken over what my mother and father started over 30 years ago and has maintained and, improved their garden areas around my house now. If you’re considering someone to “take charge” of your garden areas then, do yourselves a big plus and talk to her. She treats every project as if it were her own ❤️!!

  • Client

    Valerie is as special as they come! She has a deep love and connection to earth and those things that grow from it. Her knowledge and skills are above and beyond. She has a definite eye for beauty and placement and tenderly cares for those things she touches. I highly recommend her. She has been tending to my gardens and land for a while now and it shows!